Lote 27 was designed for slow mornings and long afternoons at El Bosque. Raised on stilts above the forest floor, leaving the land largely intact: wildlife moves freely beneath it, vegetation holds its corridors, and the surrounding canopy does the work of shading and cooling. Every decision, from orientation to footprint to setback, follows the logic of the place. This is architecture as a considered act of belonging.
nosara, costa ricalote 27
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typology: residential
scope: preliminary studies, master plan, schematic design, construction documents, site visits, work coordination, sourcing, interior design
location: nosara, guanacaste, costa rica
status: ongoing
year: 2026
the sustainable guidelines
❋ land as a partnerthe footprint covers just 30% of the property, with only 30 m² of built footprint making direct contact with the ground. All structures are elevated on pilotes, allowing wildlife to move freely beneath and natural stormwater runoff to follow its original course.❋ a living envelope at least 70% of the structure is wood, a renewable material that ties each residence to its landscape. The use of metal, concrete, and composite plastics is restricted by design, requiring explicit approval. ❋ water returned to its cyclecapturing and reusing rainwater. Water enters the property, is used, treated, and returned, completing a cycle rather than breaking one.❋ coexisting with wildlifethe natural ecosystem is a design condition, not an obstacle. Incorporating bird-strike mitigation strategies, acknowledging that glass is one of the most silent threats to local fauna.
